'Detrimental consequences' should 'Israel' attack Lebanon: Iran
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Iran reiterates its support for Beirut in a phone call with Turkey's minister of foreign affairs discussing "Israel's" threats against Lebanon.
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Iranian Interim Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani during a news conference in Beirut, Lebanon, June 3, 2024. (AP)
Iranian Interim Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani warned "Israel" of "detrimental consequences" on Monday should the occupation forces escalate their attacks in Lebanon, highlighting Hezbollah's preparedness to fight.
In a phone call with Turkey's Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan, Bagheri Kani said, “They ['Israel'] should know that any new mistake they make in Lebanon will create new conditions at the regional level to the detriment of the Zionists, who will not be able to make up for their strategic defeat by [committing] murder and crime."
He also hailed Hezbollah's unique power and preparedness to deal with "Israel's" ongoing aggression in Lebanon, warning that any act of invasion would be ruinous for the occupation forces.
For his part, Fidan praised Iran's immense support for the Palestinian cause and condemnation of "Israel's" crime in Gaza, adding that the occupation forces' policy is based on the continuation of tensions across the region which will have significant impacts on neighboring countries.
The Iranian Minister highlighted that "Israel's" ongoing aggression in Lebanon is a continuation of its crimes in the Gaza Strip, which have revealed its barbaric nature.
Gallant advises cabinet to avoid war with Lebanon
Israeli Security Minister Yoav Gallant attempted to find a path to "de-escalation with Lebanon" during a cabinet meeting, but failed to convince Police Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israeli media reported on Saturday.
The media explained that during deliberations in the cabinet, Gallant detailed the discussions that took place during his visit to the United States.
They indicated that Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed that "if it is possible to prevent war with Lebanon through arrangements, that would be good."
Israeli media reported that Ben-Gvir "believes that there should be a war regardless," and Dermer explained to him that even if there is a war in Lebanon, it will "eventually end with arrangements."
The Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister also expressed his support for pursuing arrangements that would prevent war with Lebanon.
According to Israeli media, everyone in the cabinet, except for Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, now believes that "war can ultimately be avoided and arrangements reached."
